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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.16, 487.36 and 195.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.16, 487.36 and 195.79 is: 270.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.16 : 487.36 = 195.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.16/487.36 = 195.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.16x = 487.36 × 195.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.16x = 95,420.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,420.62/353.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.19

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